Special Diet Information
Coumadin® (Warfarin)
This recipe is safe for Coumadin (warfarin) users.
Lactose
This recipe is safe for those who are lactose intolerant.
Sodium
This is a low sodium recipe.
GERD / Acid Reflux
This recipe contains GERD triggers and those with GERD may wish to avoid it.
Gluten Sensitivity
This recipe is safe for those who are sensitive to gluten.
"Doubtless God could have made a better berry (than the strawberry), but doubtless God never did." -William Allen Butler, Poet
The refrigerator light goes on...
Simple, straightforward. The best sauces don't require hours of time in the kitchen or dozens of ingredients. This sauce is perfect over a scoop of ice cream or even as a topping for fruit, but was was designed for use in my Strawberry Shortcake recipe.
Strawberry Sauce
Servings: 4 | Serving size: about 1/4 cup
Cooking Time: 90 Minutes
This recipe can easily be multiplied and keeps well in the refrigerator for 2 - 3 days.
Ingredients
- 4 ounces fresh strawberries (stemmed and sliced)
- 1 cup water
- 1 tsp sugar
Place the strawberries, water and sugar in a small stainless steel or non-reactive sauce pan over medium heat. Simmer for 20 minutes.
Remove from the heat and let cool slightly. Puree using a blender or stick blender.
Pass the sauce through a fine mesh sieve. Chill the sauce for at least 1 hour before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: about 1/4 cup
Servings: 4
Amount Per Serving
| Calories 15 | Calories from Fat 0 |
| % Daily Value |
| Total Fat 0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated Fat 0g | |
| Trans Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrates 3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 1g | 2% |
| Sugars 2g | |
| Protein 0g |
| Vitamin A 0% | Vitamin C 19% |
| Calcium 0% | Iron 0% |
| Vitamin K 1mcg | Potassium 43mg |